We’ve been inspired by a number of stellar films at DocLands this year that celebrate fascinating women who have upended gender expectations, sparked societal change, and continue to make a difference in their worlds, each in extremely personally persuasive ways. The directors will chat about their inspirations for the films, how they came to know and work with these incredibly impressive women leaders, how the stories developed, and what affected them most during the filmmaking process.

PARTICIPANTS:
SALLY AITKIN, Playing with Sharks
XAVIER DE LAUZANNE, 9 Days in Raqqa
SHANNON KRING, End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock
MARIEM PERÉZ RIERA, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It

THIS PROGRAM IS FREE, BUT TICKETS ARE REQUIRED